Margarita Trivia, History, and Facts

What Do You Know About the Margarita?

There's no other drink quite like the margarita. Whether frozen and slushy, with a salted rim, or served on the rocks, it's pretty darn irresistible. But while you can't stop sipping on this refreshing cocktail, have you ever stopped to wonder how much you know about the lime and tequila libation? Find out now — then, if you're feeling a little thirsty, help yourself to one of these refreshing cocktails!

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What Do You Know About the Margarita?

When was the margarita invented?

T/F: The margarita is the most popularly ordered drink.

On average, how many margaritas are consumed by Americans per hour?

What country has the best market for tequila sales?

Which part of the United States accounts for the majority of the nations margarita sales?

What ingredients were used to make the first margarita?

Which of the following is not one of the biggest margarita-drinking cities?

The world's first margarita machine was invented in what year?

The restaurateur who invented it, Mariano Martinez, was based in what city?